Outrigger canoe club holds open day

The Peninsula will be included in the Central Coast Outrigger Canoe Club open day on Sunday, October 28.

The day will begin from 9am on the foreshore next to Gosford Sailing Club.

The canoes will then paddle out into Brisbane Water towards the Peninsula.

According to club member Ms Michelle Pullinen, the opportunity will be available for people to try paddling an outrigger canoe.

"Outrigger canoeing is one of the fastest growing sports in Australia," Ms Pullinen said.

"It is a fun sport and people can get involved for either its social benefits or to compete throughout the state.

"The open day is free to enter and is suitable to anyone interested in giving outrigger canoeing a go."

Ms Pullinen suggests people bring a change of clothes, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and a towel on the day.

The Central Coast Outrigger Canoe Club trains three times a week.

Members paddle from Point Clare to Woy Woy and around Pelican Island and back.

Ms Pullinen said the open day allowed people to try out the sport and perhaps become involved in the future.

"We are definitely seeking out future sports club membership from the Peninsula," Ms Pullinen said.

Press Release, 10 Oct 2007 Central Coast Outrigger Canoe Club